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I Want to Buy an Above Ground Storm Shelter but am Moving Soon. Can I Take Yours With Me When I Move?
I'm looking for an above ground tornado shelter that I don't have to leave behind when I move. Can you help me? Your storm shelter investment can travel when you do. With Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms EZ Armor, a wrench is all that’s needed to...
Your Safe Room Door Swings Out. Is an Inward Swinging Door Better? What if Something Blocks the Door after a Tornado?
Since you have an outward swinging door on your above ground storm shelters how will I get out if something gets up against the door? Thanks for the great question. We understand your concern. I get the willies myself thinking about being trapped and helpless...
With an Underground Storm Shelter is there a Risk of Injury During a Tornado?
GOING OUTSIDE TO GET INTO AN UNDERGROUND TORNADO CELLAR DRAMATICALLY INCREASES YOUR RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH Did you know that most injuries and fatalities from tornadoes occur while people are searching for a safe haven from the violent winds and flying debris?...
I’m Comparing Above Ground Storm Shelters- What Sets One Apart From Another?
Aren't all above ground tornado shelters pretty much the same, aside from the name? Great question! The answer is no. Although most storm shelters are pretty comparable, Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms have lots of advantages you just don't find with other...
Storm Shelter and Safe Room Concrete Slab Guidelines
In a previous blog we referred to a "standard reinforced concrete slab of adequate mass and geometry" for an acceptable anchoring location for safe rooms. So what the heck did we mean by that? "A STANDARD REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB": As a general rule, if the slab...
I want to buy an above ground storm shelter but I’m scared to go inside because I’m claustrophobic
Q: How will I know I’ll be able to breathe once I’m inside the safe room with the door shut? A: .. The vent cover you see on the Tornado Alley Armor Safe Room door covers a perforated grid rated to provide enough continuous air supply for three people....
Can a House or Car Falling on a Storm Shelter Because of a Tornado Crush it?
We recently had a customer ask:I really like the idea of the panels allowing for alternate escape routes. I have seen other products that have dropped a car from 40 feet to demonstrate the resilience of their rooms. I am wondering how well your products would stand up...
When do I need to order a Storm Shelter to have it Installed this Spring?
Q: I want to buy a safe room to protect my family from severe weather. When do I need to order to have it installed this spring? A: While most above ground safe room companies take 7-8 weeks to manufacture a storm shelter, and even longer if you order...
Preparing a Tornado Emergency Supply Kit
Tornado season is right around the corner. Be prepared by gathering items for a disaster supply kit. If you have a storm shelter keep these items in a tote or other container inside so that you are always prepared. With a Tornado Alley Armor Safe Room you won’t...
Tornado Touches Down in Hattiesburg, MS
Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms expresses its sympathy for the people that went through the Hattiesburg, MS tornado yesterday. Although it’s still winter tornadoes don’t seem to care. Hattiesburg, MS found that out first hand when a tornado ripped through their...
Do Storm Shelter Companies Have To Follow Government Regulations?
Q: Is the safe room industry regulated by the government? A: No, it is not. There is no regulation or follow-up done by the government to verify a tornado shelter or safe room company’s claims are true. That being said, the National Storm Shelter Association is a...
I’m Afraid of Getting Trapped Inside a Storm Shelter
Q: I’m extremely claustrophobic and am scared to get in an above ground tornado shelter or underground shelter because I’m afraid I’ll get trapped inside. What do you suggest? A: You don’t have to worry about getting trapped inside a Tornado Alley Armor Safe...
Where Can I Purchase A Do It Yourself Safe Room?
Q: Where can I buy a Do It Yourself Bolt Together Safe Room, Tornado Shelter or above ground Storm Shelter kit that also has a professional installation option? A: If you live within 100 miles of any of the following locations you can have your own...
Storm Shelter and Above Ground Safe Room Installation Locations
Question: Can I install an above ground safe room in my home with a crawl space? Answer: First, let’s define the general types of residential construction: Slab on grade: A concrete slab is poured in a properly prepared area with the slab sitting directly on...
Which Way Should a Safe Room Door Swing?
Question: Does it matter whether an above ground safe room door swings inward or outward? Answer: With virtually every other safe room on the market, the door swings inward. In theory it’s supposed to make it more difficult to have your egress blocked....
Welcome to the launch of our new Tornado Alley Armor Awesomeblog!
Hi! Thanks for checking out the launch of our inaugural Tornado Alley Armor Awesomeblog!Our goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive storm shelter information...discussions, news, facts, videos, tips, how-to's, how-NOT-to's, and more...found anywhere on the...